The Latest Breaking News from Gaza

Cooper defends UK contribution to Gaza peace process

European countries including the UK ‘will all be strongly playing’ their part in the Gaza peace process, Yvette Cooper said.

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025

Israeli Cabinet approves agreement to stop the war in Gaza

The hostages are to be freed by Monday.

Axios · Oct 9, 2025

Trump very much wants a peace deal — and prize— but one thing still stands in his way: Bibi

ANALYSIS: The U.S. president is very eager to see a ceasefire turn into a long-term peace agreement. But he’s got nothing to guarantee that, and needs Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu to make it happen, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025

Israel says Gaza ceasefire has begun as troops pull back and thousands of Palestinians return home

IDF says ceasefire agreement came in at midday local time, with Israeli hostages expected to be released early next week

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025

Hamas and Israel prepare to implement ceasefire as Netanyahu says deal approved by government

Israel’s government ratified the ceasefire and hostage deal on Friday, clearing the way to suspend hostilities in Gaza within 24 hours

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2025

Israeli settlements a threat to Palestinian state, Macron warns

French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that expanding Israeli settlements threatened a Palestinian state and US-led peace efforts, as France hosted Arab and European ministers to find ways to boost the Palestinians after a Gaza ceasefire deal was announced.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 9, 2025

‘Trump is like a juggernaut’: how the Gaza ceasefire deal was done

Sidelines chat at UN was turning point for US president, but others also have right to claim role in end of two-year war

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2025

Trump Eyes Egypt Trip, Says Hostages To Be Freed Early Next Week

US President Donald Trump said he would try to go to Egypt for the signing of a Gaza ceasefire deal, adding that he expected Hamas to free hostages on Monday or Tuesday under the long-sought agreement.

International Business Times · Oct 9, 2025

What Changed Over the Past Seven Months of War in the Middle East?

The war in Gaza was already over in January. Trump let it reopen and expand. A ceasefire is good—but it should have happened much earlier.

Reason · Oct 9, 2025

Donald Trump pledges ‘day of joy’ after historic Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

‘Moment of profound relief’ as first stage of peace deal agreed and Donald Trump plans Middle East visit for release of hostages

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025